Designing with Water

One large concern now days is the increase in sea levels, and the affect it is having on our climates. Now days there are many areas near the coast that won't be insured. Many scientists and designers have come together to find ways to incorporate these water issues within city spaces. This way the affects of the issue won't be so bad.

Here is a five page article on the topic. Check it out!

Working With Water

Digging Up Energy Right Out of Your Backyard

So consider this, lessen the use of fossil fuels. No longer need to pay for an energy consumption bill all by digging up energy out of your backyard. Sound too good to be true? Well here is an interesting article that I found in the New York Times published on March 7th, 2011 about a couple who did just that. They are using geothermal technology to heat their home. It sounds pretty awesome definitely something to consider!

Check it out...

New York Times - Ground Source Heat Pump

Phone or Laptop You Decide

Hey all,

So I know this post isn't the usual architectural innovation however I happen to come across this article within Forbes. As much as I use my smart phone for work and more than just talking I found it pretty interesting. Imagine not having to carry around a laptop or any book for the matter. At least that's how I envision the technology continuing to grow!

Check it out!

Technology only Predicted to Improve in 2011

Forbes Article

Today's Concrete - More than Just Your Average Rock!

Hey everyone!

After my broadcast today I wanted to give you all some further supplemental links on the new advancements in concrete and building structures! If you haven't seen the broadcast yet please view it under my digital portfolio.

http://www.greatpossibilities.com/blog/2010/01/new-concrete-technology/

http://www.gizmag.com/green-geopolymer-concrete-technology/13016/

http://www.gizmag.com/go/6363/

Turn Your Walls into Your Personal Canvas

Have you heard about this great product that is out there? Just heard about IdeaPaint.....Sounds awesome!! It is a one coat paint that can turn any smooth surface into a dry erase surface. However here's the best part....It doesn't leave ghost marks or residue behind!! If you haven't already check it out!

IdeaPaint

 

Daylighting - "Mastering the Solar Universe"

In relation to what I will be talking about in my broadcast on February 22nd, 2011, I came across a wonderful article in my Architectural Products January-February 2011 Issue (Architectural Products) Titled "Mastering the Solar Universe". It was about daylighting and the growing need and use it has within the architectural and interior design fields. It talks about the ways it is literally shaping architecture as we know it. One of the coolest and newest items I came across was Custom mounted roller shades that are directly mounted and become one with the architecture. I encourage you to check out their website. Think about the possibilities that our cities could soon look like using this amazing technology! The shades are eco-friendly and LEED certified. For those of you who might not know what LEED is, building projects have to go through certain eco-friendly processes, and building practices in order to achieve certification. There are different levels of certification within LEED. For more information on LEED go to U.S. Green Building Council

Drop me a comment or an email if you have any questions! 

By the way Thanks for the previous comments guys! I'm enjoying them!

MechoShade Systems: The Architect's Choice

Cleveland Clinic's Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health located in Las Vegas

164 Years in the Making

In honor of Thomas Edison's 164th Birthday today (Thomas Edison), I have come across an interesting post on how a Canadian Waste Plant is turning wasted soda and beer into a clean energy source. I know living in a college town most of you are probably thinking why would they waste beer and soda on clean energy, when people could drink it. However they apparently are using expired products that would have just been pulled off the shelf and gone down the drain anyways. Just think of the possibilities.....These products create ethanol a clean burning fuel. It's amazing where we have come from in the past 100 years. It all started with the light bulb! :)

Put in Soda and Beer Take Out Clean Energy

Aluminum Can House